Kenn Kaufman

Field Editor, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ magazine
About

Kenn Kaufman is a renowned bird expert, author of multiple field guides, an accomplished nature artist, and the field editor for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ magazine.   

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2020 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photo Awards
December 08, 2020 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.
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Ask Kenn: How Did the Evening Grosbeak Get Its Misleading Name?
November 25, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares the surprising origins of the finch's moniker. Plus, why your feeder birds fight so much.
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Ask Kenn: Do More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States?
October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.
Bird Questions and Facts
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Birds Abandon Nests for No Apparent Reason?
August 06, 2020 — Also this month: How did Hawaii get its owls? And who is the best ear birder Kenn's ever met?
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Gain a Duck, Lose a Crow: the 2020 Updates to North American Bird Names
July 13, 2020 — The Mexican Duck is now its own species, and the Northwestern Crow officially gets lumped with American Crow.
News
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Which Birds Are Most Like Their Dinosaur Ancestors?
June 30, 2020 — Also this month: Why do birds sing more in the early morning? And why does North America have so many birds with crests?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Extinct?
May 29, 2020 — Also this month: Do male Baltimore Oriole have their own distinct songs? And who would play you in a movie version of "Kingbird Highway"?
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Do Birds Get Bored?
April 23, 2020 — Also this month: How did the Harris's Sparrow get its name? And what's the difference between a beak and a bill?
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As Coronavirus Sows Turmoil and Fear, Seeking Solace in Nature's Calendar
March 30, 2020 — COVID-19 has upended our lives, but the arrival of spring and its birds provides a comforting sense of order, writes Kenn Kaufman.
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15 Awww-Inspiring Photos of Baby Birds
March 09, 2020 — Get your daily dose of avian cuteness with these entries from the 2019 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards.
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